| 8:00 AM |
Check In & Continental Breakfast AACC Student Union |
| 8:40 AM |
Welcome by SOS Commodore & Education Committee Chair
Classes will be held in the AACC Humanities Building |
Session 1
9:10-10:00 |
1-A INTRO TO SOS (How to Join the Fun)
SOS Membership, Co- Chair Pat Tracey, and friends, introduce the roles of Skippers, First Mates and Crew in SOS. How to navigate the SOS website, register for our events, and what volunteer opportunities there are in the club.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 1
9:10-10:00 |
1-B QI GONG (chee-gong)
SOS Member Heide Harper acquaints us with Qi Qong. An ancient holistic practice of self-healing exercise to prevent disease and improve health. It consists of EASY movements, postures, breathing techniques and self-massage, all while standing or sitting.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced (GEN)
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Session 1
9:10-10:00 |
1-C CHESAPEAKE LIGHTHOUSES IN 2024
They survive storms, winds, and currents. Experts Bob and Adam Stevenson talk about the history, design, and changing conditions of these Chesapeake beacons. Questions are encouraged.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced (GEN)
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Session 1
9:10-10:00 |
1-D BECOMING A FIRST MATE
Learn about becoming a First Mate. First Mate Committee Chair Lora Donia will talk about the realities and benefits of having a First Mate aboard during an SOS sail.
Experience Levels: Moderate, Experienced
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Session 1
9:10-10:00 |
1-E MARITIME LAW & YACHTING: (Murphy Goes to Sea)
SOS Skipper Geoffrey Tobias discusses principles that might affect sailors: Limitation of Liability, Insurance, Crew, Salvage, Liens, and Collision.
Note: Not to be construed as legal advice.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 1
9:10-10:00 |
1-F ABC's of COOKING ABOARD
SOS Member Carol Niemand will make cooking easy, fun and fabulous for both Skipper and Crew.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 2
10:10-11:00 |
2-A BASIC SAILING TERMINOLOGY
ASA Instructor and SOS Member Carrie Will and Chris Burns discuss basic sailing terminology and how to talk "sailese".
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate
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Session 2
10:10-11:00 |
2-B ONBOARD COMMUNICATIONS TAKES MORE THAN A RADIO
SOS Member, Gene Jacob shares the use of VHF communicating from the boat as well as crew communications on the boat. Bonding and team making while sailing is done in a variety of ways!
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 2
10:10-11:00 |
2-C BOATING MADE EASY WITH ARGO™
Looking for somewhere new or wondering where your friends are on the water? Argo app for navigation & fun, social boating. Learn how to use the app’s features from the developer to help elevate your boating fun.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 2
10:10-11:00 |
2-D GOING FOR AN EXTENDED SAIL
SOS Skipper Harry Keith and his wife Kati Keith share lessons learned in 200 days- 7000 miles sailing north to Canada over two summers w/ longer passages. What worked, what didn’t -lessons learned the hard way.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced |
Session 2
10:10-11:00 |
2-E GET FIT FOR THE SAILING SEASON!
Susan Zevin, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, provides simple, easy-to-do exercises to strengthen your tummy, back, arms, and legs and improve your balance. Be a fit sailor!
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced (GEN)
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Session 2
10:10-11:00 |
2-F RIGGING
Collin Linehan of CL Rigging will discuss the creation and maintenance of all aspects of yacht rigging to ensure a seaworthy and enjoyable boat.
Experience Levels: Moderate, Experienced
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Session 3
11:10-12:00 |
3-A HOW TO PROVISION AND WHAT TO PACK
SOS Member Janet Gonski tells you about what to wear, pack, and how to provision for both daysails and weekend SOS fun cruising on the Bay.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate
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Session 3
11:10-12:00 |
3-B THE HEALING POWER OF SAIL
Suzanne Snyder, founder of Sail Beyond Cancer shares some fabulous stories of compelling, uplifting and the treasured “freedom” experienced by over 1500 cancer patients and their loved ones as they enjoyed their free private sailing and lasting memories. One of our own SOS skippers enjoyed just such a gift
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced (GEN)
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Session 3
11:10-12:00 |
3-C BASICS OF RAFTING
SOS Skipper Chuck Fort discusses how to raft with SOS, both circle & linear rafts. What is the overall plan, what part does crew play, and (for skippers) how do you direct your crew for a smooth entry into the raft.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 3
11:10-12:00 |
3-D YOUR BEAUTIFUL BOAT TOP TO BOTTOM
Bill Griffin, rep for Interlux, Awlgrip and SeaHawk paints talks about boat finishes… topside to bottoms… and brightwork in between. Making your boat beautiful above the water and free of little critters below the waterline.
Experience Levels: Moderate, Experienced
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Session 3
11:10-12:00 |
3-E SOS BAREBOAT PROGRAM
SOS Member and Bareboat Chair Deb Kauffman will presents the SOS Bareboat program and discuss pre-departure steps for crew and skippers. She will concentrate on the upcoming trip to Mallorca Spain.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 3
11:10-12:00 |
3-F DIESEL ENGINES
Diesel Guru, Karl Allen, will discuss what should have been done for winterizing and spend the majority of time discussing springtime maintenance like sea water pumps, cooling systems, anodes, manufacturers recommended routine maintenance, and springtime start up. Owners should bring their owner manuals.
Experience Levels: Moderate, Experienced
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12:00-12:50 Lunch and Exhibits AACC Student Union
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Session 4
1:00-2:20 |
4-A BASIC NAVIGATION
SOS Skipper Sandy Rosswork will teach how to find your location on the water and how to use marine charts to plot a course, avoid hazards, and locate your boat. Discover how to use channel markers and other aids to navigation to sail safely.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 4
1:00-2:20 |
4-B DOCKING AND BOAT HANDLING UNDER POWER
If boats moved like cars, docking boats would be simple! SOS Skipper, Emil Becker, explains the dynamics of stopping, backing, & docking boats; along with how to make friends with that pesky WIND.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 4
1:00-2:20 |
4-C BASIC SAILING and SAIL TRIM
SOS Skipper, Craig Coltharp will briefly cover basic sailing techniques and terminology. We will then illustrate intermediate sail trim techniques utilizing the SOS “Not to be Sailed” for demonstration purposes.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate
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Session 4
1:00-2:20 |
4-D HIGHLIGHTS of CHESAPEAKE BAY HISTORY
Rachel Frazier, Dir. Reference Services, MD State Archives Discover Privateers on the Chesapeake, Freedom Seekers of the War of 1812 (eye-witness accounts), Oysters & the Oyster Wars, “A Briefe Relation of the Voyage Unto Maryland”: first-hand story of journey from England to Maryland 1634. Mayis: Indigenous Records.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experience (GEN)
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Session 4
1:00-2:20 |
4-E NIGHT SAILING
Capt. Pat Aaron, USCG Master will acquaint you with sailing in a night environment requiring a higher level of competency. Details taken from ASA 103 & ASA 104 courses are: navigation, weather, boat setup and limitations, crew training, safety and safety procedures, and possible emergencies.
Experience Levels: Moderate, Experienced
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Session 4
1:00-2:20 |
4-F ANCHORING
SOS Skipper Coco Lanquetuit will describe anchors, rode, scope, and how to anchor securely. She will discuss the crews’ jobs during the process as well as what affects a boat at anchor and how to “weigh” anchor for another destination. The use of passing lines will also be discussed.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 5
2:30-3:50 |
5-A BASIC SAILING KNOTS
SOS Skipper Chuck Fort and friends demonstrate the proper knots to use on a boat and when to use them. Hands-on practice is included while viewing animation of each knot.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate
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Session 5
2:30-3:50 |
5-B EMERGENCIES ON THE BAY
SOS Member Karl Scible -The first 10 minutes of an emergency while sailing may be the difference between life or death. Learn basic skills so you can know how to assist in preventing a life-threatening incident. For example, applying a tourniquet can stop severe bleeding. Learn other simple actions that may save a life.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 5
2:30-3:50 |
5-C THE VALUE OF SAILING LESSONS AND HOW TO BE A GOOD CREWS
Ian Morrison of the Annapolis Sailing School will share their “Seriously Fun'' learning to sail method. Hear how learning to sail on a small boat makes you a more valuable crew and ultimately makes big boat sailing more fun and less stressful.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate (GEN)
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Session 5
2:30-3:50 |
5-D PERSONAL SAFETY ABOARD A SAILBOAT
John Schafer, an experienced offshore racer and Director of the Ministry of Sailing, will discuss personal safety gear focusing upon inflatable life jackets and personal gear needed to be safe aboard. Participants are encouraged to bring their own inflatable life jackets for evaluation..
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 5
2:30-3:50 |
5-E NAUTICAL RULES OF THE ROAD
SOS Skipper Dennis Krizek presents the Nautical Rules of the Road w/ demonstrations, case studies and evolutionary history to emphasize the rights and responsibilities of approaching vessels. A nautical dichotomous key will be developed by class participants.
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced
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Session 5
2:30-3:50 |
5-F SKIPJACKS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY
Capt. Rick Flamand, of the Skipjact Wilma Lee shares a brief history of the state boat of MD, a working oyster dredging sailboat known as a skipjack. Why has the fleet declined from over 1,500 to today’s count of 24 floating skipjacks on the Chesapeake Bay?
Experience Levels: Low, Moderate, Experienced (GEN)
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